compare and contrast the government and political system of the United States with that of another country of your choice
For your portfolio project, compare and contrast the government and political system of the United States with that of another country of your choice.
Required Elements:
Introduction with a thesis statement
Type of government (i.e. representative democracy, monarchy, theocracy, dictatorship, etc.)
Source of the government’s power (i.e. Constitution or other written document or documents)
Branches or components of government
Structure
Function
Powers
How leaders/major officials are chosen
Political parties
Role in global politics, such as membership in international organizations (United Nations, NATO, etc.)
Citizens
Requirements for citizenship
Rights of citizens
Requirements to vote
Voter turnout in most recent election
Relationship between the United States and the other country, including any current conflicts or disagreements
Your assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of each country’s government and political system
Summarizing conclusion
Your paper should be 8-10 pages in length and conform to CSU Global Writing Center(Links to an external site.). Include at least 10 scholarly references in addition to the course textbook. The CSU Global Library is a good place to find these references.
